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Exercise: The Fountain of Youth

September 9, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You’re only as young as you feel?” If you find yourself feeling your age, it might be time to get active! Even though there are no roadmaps to good health, starting and maintaining an active schedule can contribute to healthier bones, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults

Diabetes Prevention is in Your Hands…and in Your Mouth!

March 13, 2013 By Shakara Robinson

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I bet you think the only reason to brush your teeth is to keep those pearly whites clean and healthy. While that should be a good enough reason in itself, here is another: diabetes prevention! That’s right, keeping your mouth healthy aids in diabetes prevention and control. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults, Health & Wellness

Top 3 Oral Health Risks for Older Adults

March 5, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

As we age, caring for our bodies becomes a priority and oral health often takes a back seat. We hope seniors reverse this trend because as you age, your oral health risk increases. Here are three of the most common problems and how to help the seniors in your life avoid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults, Uncategorized Tagged With: brush twice daily, common chronic disease, drink more water, dry mouth, smoking

When it Comes to Dental Hygiene Awareness, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?

March 1, 2012 By Shelby Tatomir

Pop quiz, hotshot! If you think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test! Can you ace these FIVE dental health questions?

Pop quiz, hotshot! If you think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test: TRUE OR FALSE: OLDER ADULTS CAN STILL GET CAVITIES. True — In fact, some adults are more prone to oral health issues as they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Dental Health for Older Adults, Uncategorized Tagged With: arthritis, bad breath, Diabetes prevention, halitosis, retired, toothache

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